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M494 RUX

1995 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,048 mi
Last recorded39,048 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 Rover 41685,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 RUX
MakeRover
Model416
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,048 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front exhaust flexi worn

Fail 5 Jun 2014 39,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 14 May 2013 36,693 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 36,048 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 35,245 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 34,383 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 33,454 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 32,552 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 31,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,323 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Rover 416?

Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,721
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
110,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,498
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 28,072
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27,904
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22,669
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M494 RUX is a 1995 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1995 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 416 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M494 RUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 416 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M494 RUX registered?

M494 RUX is a 1995 Rover 416, first registered on 27 June 1995.

Is M494 RUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M494 RUX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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